Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966 (No. 126) - Panama (Ratification: 1971)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government's report in reply to its previous comments and, in particular, that the new draft text to regulate labour at sea and on inland waterways which, according to the report on the application of Convention No. 73, has been adopted by the Legislative Assembly in plenary sitting, contains provisions relating to inshore fishing and coastal vessels which take up in part the provisions of Decision No. 603-04-118-ALCN of 1988 and Decision No. 614-257-ALCN of 1984, thereby giving effect to the Convention. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would supply a copy of the final text which was adopted.

Part IV of the Convention. Would the Government please indicate any consultations held in relation to the application of the Convention to existing fishing vessels.

Point V of the report form. See comments on Convention No. 92, as follows:

Point V of the report form. The Committee notes the information on the functioning of the inspection system to the effect that it has been strengthened in recent years and that 29 national and international companies are now authorized by the General Directorate for Consular and Shipping Affairs to issue technical certificates proving that the inspection required by the Convention has been carried out. The Committee also notes the statistical information for 1989-1991 provided with the report. It would be grateful if the Government would provide updated statistics as soon as it receives them from the Maritime Safety Office (SEGMAR) in New York.

[The Government is asked to report in detail for the period ending 30 June 1994.]